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KOREA

The objective of this wiki page is to teach about Korea, how it was affected by other countries, and how it affected other countries.

external image korea_map.gif

Powerpoint:

Website Link:

The National Atlas of Korea

http://www.korea.net/directory/top_directory.jsp?addr=http://atlas.ngii.go.kr/english/index.jsp

link paragraph1.docx

Visual Component:

Interactive Map

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/episodes/crossing-heavens-border/map-a-circuitous-escape-route-from-north-to-south-korea/5020/

Multimedia Clip:

South Korea

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/videos/city-shorts-seoul.html

North Korea

http://military.discovery.com/videos/20th-century-battlefields-episode-2-1951-korea.html



Reflection Questions: (see sidebar for answers)

1) In 1905, Japan annexed Korea. What does it mean to annex a country, and what event led Japan to eventually lose control of Korea?
2) Fighting broke out at the 38th parallel in Korea. Which country had troops on the parallel, and who had troops in the South?

3) What were some issues that hindered the recovery of North and South Korea after the war that divided them?

4) What nationwide event hurt North Korea in 1995, and what are some factor that contributed to it?

5) What are some of the fears that are preventing North and South Korea from reuniting, and what other differences hold them apart?

MLA Works Cited:
korea works cited.rtf